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Why does iodoform have appreciable antiseptic properties?
ChemistryHaloalkanes and HaloarenesNEET
Options:
  • A Iodoform releases free iodine atoms when in contact with body fluids, which exhibit antiseptic properties.
  • B Iodoform can form strong hydrogen bonds with water, leading to effective antimicrobial action.
  • C Iodoform is a polar compound that disrupts microbial cell membranes.
  • D Iodoform has a pleasant odor that repels insects and prevents microbial infestations.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Iodoform releases free iodine atoms when in contact with body fluids, which exhibit antiseptic properties.
Correct Option is : (A)
Iodoform releases free iodine atoms when in contact with body fluids, which exhibit antiseptic properties.

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